Nepal Bikram Sambat Converter
Nepal Bikram Sambat (BS) Converter
Convert modern international dates to the official calendar of Nepal.
Bikram Sambat (BS) Year
The BS calendar is roughly 56 years and 8.5 months ahead of AD.
About the Nepal Bikram Sambat (BS) Converter
The Bikram Sambat (BS) calendar is the official historical and civic calendar of Nepal, running approximately 56.7 years ahead of the standard Gregorian calendar. If you are applying for a Nepali visa, doing business in Kathmandu, or researching Himalayan history, the Nepal Bikram Sambat (BS) Converter is absolutely essential.
Our tool instantly translates modern international dates into the traditional Nepali calendar system's year. Because the BS calendar uses lunar months that vary in length between 29 and 32 days, and exact day translations require massive astronomical lookup tables, this tool provides the exact BS Year calculation for quick reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Nepali calendar 56 years ahead?
The Bikram Sambat calendar was established by the legendary Emperor Vikramaditya, and its epoch starts 56.7 years before the Gregorian calendar's starting point. Therefore, the year 2024 AD corresponds to 2080 / 2081 BS.
How many months are in the BS calendar?
It has 12 months, starting with Baishakh in mid-April. However, unlike the Gregorian calendar, the number of days in a BS month fluctuates yearly between 29 and 32 days based on exact astronomical calculations of the sun's entry into the zodiac signs.
When does the Nepali New Year start?
The Nepali New Year occurs on the 1st of Baishakh, which usually falls on the 13th or 14th of April on the Gregorian calendar.
How to use the Nepal Bikram Sambat Converter tool
Using our Nepal Bikram Sambat Converter is incredibly easy and entirely free. We designed our Other Tools specifically for everyday users who need to get things done quickly without downloading complicated software or registering for an account.
- Select Date: Calculate the corresponding BS year.
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